Our Savior's Lutheran Church
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from my perspective…
A light won’t light or a radio play unless it is plugged in. It is the same with our faith. At Easter, we heard the good news, but it’s just news unless we are plugged in to hear its meaning.
On Sunday, May 3th, we will hear Jesus’ promise that we will ever hear. “In my Father’s house are many rooms…and I go to prepare a place for you and I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” {John 14, paraphrase mine (ESV)} Peter wanted to know where Jesus was going. Jesus saw the despair in Peter’s eyes and promised him that the death awaiting in Jerusalem was not the end but the beginning. Peter would remember his Lord’s promise along the road. He was able to overcome fear and despair, to be strong and courageous even when he faced the cross thirty years later.
On Sunday, May 10th, we will hear that we are never truly alone. “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” (John 14:16–18) It is by being plugged into the ‘still small voice’ of the Lord’s ‘Spirit of truth’ that we can navigate the confusion and deception of this age. Come and hear the faith our confirmation students proclaim.
On Sunday, May 17th, we will remember Jesus’ ascension to Heaven and His prayer and our hope where he reports to the Father, “I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. … For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth…” (John 17:6–8)
On Sunday, May 24th, we celebrate the Holy Spirit’s coming upon the Apostles at Pentecost. Jesus had promised them, “…that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” (Luke 24:44)
And on Sunday, May 31st, we remember Jesus’ promise to the Apostles, “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” (John 20:21) Not only is Jesus sending them, but He will equip them with the power of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. (Acts 2) so that all they have heard and seen may be embedded in their hearts.
The words of the Holy Spirit continue to whisper Jesus’ teaching to us in prayer and when we are plugged into His word. Opening our hearts to Jesus’ words opens the gates of heaven for those who seek it, and His words are the words of eternal life. (John 6:68)
May is a busy month; won’t you make time to be plugged into His words in His church for your well-being?
Your pastor, Dennis.
Welcome!
I welcome your comments regarding our shared ministry at Our Savior's.
If you would rather comment privately; please, email me at prshepherd@westriv.com
I deeply desire to bring Christian comfort and the power of prayer to those who are challenged with sickness or circumstances in life.
Neither the hospitals or care centers are allowing visitation.
If it a matter of life and death, call me and I will contact them.
Pastor Dennis
Pastor Dennis R.
We have had our share of challenges this year.
If you or someone you know is struggling with fear and despair, I invite you to lay your hands on a copy of Max Lucado's book
Anxious for Nothing:
Finding Calm in a Chaotic World.
We, also, have a helpful copy of "Cancer. Now What?"
available in the church office.
Of course, please contact me if you would like to chat or meet for a cup of coffee.
Pastor Dennis
